Voices from the two sessions

Technology is changing the way we live. Today, consumers are using credit cards, smartphones and many other devices to make their purchases. But that may not be the case tomorrow because more individual identification technologies are being introduced and buyers may soon only need to scan a fingerprint to complete a transaction. We are developing a number of biometric identification technologies, including voice and face recognition.

Wang Xin, a member of the CPPCC National Committee and president of Hongda Hi-tech Group Co, a biometric identification software and equipment maker based in Changchun, Jilin province

China is quickly adding investment for scientific innovation and this move will beef up the technology sectors in the nation. We need to be bold in carrying out technology innovation. I think China is walking the right path in encouraging scientific development.

Liu Zhongfan, an NPC deputy and a director at the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology at Peking University

I did not understand why Chinese tourists were buying such things as electric rice cookers in Japan, but I later realized that China-made cookers were lagging behind in quality compared to Japanese ones. Chinese companies need to put more attention into technological innovation and build better-quality products for consumers. I believe that 'made-in-China' electronics will represent top quality in the future. Chinese buyers deserve affordable, high-quality products.

Lei Jun, an NPC deputy and CEO of Xiaomi Corp

E-commerce business will be popular in the rural areas in the future. Innovation in the Internet sector will fuel the growth of the online shopping market. China needs to put effort into improving electronic invoices to boost the experience for online shoppers.

Zhang Jindong, a member of the CPPCC National Committee and chairman of Suning Holdings Group